Learn the basic principles of good programme management using the MSP® approach and prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations on this accredited programme.
Duration: 5 days (32.5 hours)
Our MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course is designed to teach the basic principles of good programme management in line with the Principles, Themes and Processes described in the MSP® approach. It also prepares delegates for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.
This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand programme management and the practical application of MSP® and to gain the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications.
Delegates should have an understanding of and preferably experience in the issues surrounding business change
The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Course is based upon the “Managing Successful Programmes – 5th Edition” which describes “best practice” guidance for handling all types of transformational change programmes.
These are intensive modules and require delegates to undertake some evening work in their own time.
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Describe the differences between programmes and projects
Describe the Principles, Themes and Processes as described in the MSP® - 5th Edition
Practice the application of MSP®
Prepare for both the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Exam
Please note that examinations are the responsibility of the examination board, PEOPLECERT and must be organised separately by each person attending.
Content
Introduction
Introduction – what is, and why use, Programme Management
The Three Lenses of the MSP® FrameworkMSP PrinciplesMSP ThemesMSP Processes
The Themes
Overview – introduction to the seven Themes
Organization – roles, accountabilities, responsibilities
Design – Vision, Benefits, Risk, Target Operating Model
Justification – Business case and financial planning
Structure – Delivery approaches, Planning and control
Knowledge – Knowledge and Information management
Assurance – Assurance at multiple levels approach and planning
Decisions – Decision-making, Issue and Risk resolution approaches, Data-gathering and options analysis
The Processes
Overview – the seven processes
Identify the Programme – initial justification
Design the Outcomes - establishing solid foundations
Plan Progressive Delivery – build on the programme design
Deliver the Capabilities– oversee programme delivery
Embed the Outcomes – adopting new ways of working and realize the benefits
Evaluate new information – collecting, evaluating, analysing and presenting new information
Close the Programme – final assessment and release resources
Practitioner Workshop and Examination
MSP® Practitioner Examination Objectives and Guidance
MSP® Review
MSP® Practitioner Examination Workshops
MSP® Practitioner Examination
MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Examinations
The MSP® Foundation Exam is of 1 hour duration and consists of 60 multiple choice questions. A Pass is 36 correct answers, 60%.
The MSP® Practitioner Exam is a written paper of 2.5 hours duration. There are 70 Objective Test style questions to be answered in the 2.5 hours and the candidate may use an annotated manual. The candidate must score 42/70, 60%, to be successful.
Presented in association with aims4change, a PEOPLECERT Accredited Training Organisation.
MPS® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited.